20081029
USA TODAY Travel Zone Store to Open in LaGuardia
MCLEAN, Virginia - USA TODAY, the nation's top-selling newspaper, announced today the opening of a USA TODAY Travel Zone in the US Airways terminal at LaGuardia Airport. USA TODAY opened three Travel Zone stores in September in the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport; two stores are expected to open in the Indianapolis International Airport in November. More... Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News
20081022
Thanksgiving weekend travelers to have fewer flight choices
Airlines in the U.S. will be operating nearly 3,000 fewer domestic daily flights during the Thanksgiving holiday season this year, meaning fewer choices for millions of American air travelers, along with fuller planes and higher fares.
In comparison with the Thanksgiving season last year, 11 percent fewer flights will operate, meaning a decrease of 2.6 million seats on non-stop domestic services during the period beginning on November 20 - the Thursday one week before Thanksgiving Day - and running through November 30, the Sunday following the holiday. More... Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News
In comparison with the Thanksgiving season last year, 11 percent fewer flights will operate, meaning a decrease of 2.6 million seats on non-stop domestic services during the period beginning on November 20 - the Thursday one week before Thanksgiving Day - and running through November 30, the Sunday following the holiday. More... Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News
20081021
Airlines Drastically Cut Number of Flights
BETHESDA, Maryland - With gas prices dropping and airlines making drastic cuts to the number of flights they will offer over the Thanksgiving holiday, the Car Care Council suggests that driving may not only save you money, but will also save you from plenty of travel headaches. According to USA Today, "airlines will offer almost 3,000 fewer domestic flights a day during the Thanksgiving season, promising fewer choices, fuller planes and higher fares for millions of Americans. Compared with last Thanksgiving season, there will be 11% fewer flights - 2.6 million fewer seats - on non-stop domestic routes from Nov. 20, the Thursday before Thanksgiving, through Nov. 30, the Sunday afterward." More... Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News
20081017
Travel industry gets flexible to calm clients' money fears
Mary and Mike Nadeau of Howell, Mich., considered canceling their October trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C., because of the meltdown on Wall Street. But the couple, 64 and 65, respectively, decided to go anyway: They'd already spent $500 on non-refundable airline tickets.
So Mary Nadeau put on her negotiating hat.
First, she succeeded in reducing the contract to three nights from seven at the Island Vista, a new high-end, oceanfront condo. Then, she says, the property granted them a 24% rate cut "not because I complained, but because I asked." Ultimately, they paid $475 for the three nights.
"They were more than willing to say 'OK, no problem,' " she says. More... Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News
So Mary Nadeau put on her negotiating hat.
First, she succeeded in reducing the contract to three nights from seven at the Island Vista, a new high-end, oceanfront condo. Then, she says, the property granted them a 24% rate cut "not because I complained, but because I asked." Ultimately, they paid $475 for the three nights.
"They were more than willing to say 'OK, no problem,' " she says. More... Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News
20081015
American Express Helps Business Travelers by Offering 10 Tips for Savings
NEW YORK - American Express Business Travel, a global industry leader in business travel management and consulting, today published 10 top cost-saving tips for road warriors. With the global economy creating new and mounting pressures on bottom lines across all industries, business travelers can significantly impact the successfulness and efficiency of their company's travel program. "Companies are seeking opportunities to maximize savings without sacrificing the tangible benefits of a robust travel and entertainment program," said Priyan Fernando, President, Global Customer Group and Chief Operating Officer, American Express Business Travel. More... Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News
20081007
Travel Industry Shaken by Economic Downturn
The travel industry has been hit hard by the economic slowdown, particularly in the last few weeks.
Airlines reported sharp declines in passenger traffic for September. Hotel occupancy rates are down, and corporate travel managers are demanding new concessions on previously negotiated deals. Cancellations are starting to rise even at four- and five-star hotels, which previously seemed immune to the economy’s travails.
Months ago, the nation’s airlines, which are grounding some of their older jets, announced plans to cut 8 to 10 percent of their domestic flights after Labor Day, so traffic was expected to be down. At the same time, the airlines planned to raise fares on their remaining flights. More... Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News
Airlines reported sharp declines in passenger traffic for September. Hotel occupancy rates are down, and corporate travel managers are demanding new concessions on previously negotiated deals. Cancellations are starting to rise even at four- and five-star hotels, which previously seemed immune to the economy’s travails.
Months ago, the nation’s airlines, which are grounding some of their older jets, announced plans to cut 8 to 10 percent of their domestic flights after Labor Day, so traffic was expected to be down. At the same time, the airlines planned to raise fares on their remaining flights. More... Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News
20081003
America's most reliable airlines
Common wisdom says that buying cheap is more expensive in the long run.
When it comes to air travel, consumers probably expect this to be true. After all, budget carriers aren't always considered smooth-running operations offering a consistent level of service. But according to our analysis of the nation's 10 major airlines, discount carriers actually rank first in reliability. More... Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News
When it comes to air travel, consumers probably expect this to be true. After all, budget carriers aren't always considered smooth-running operations offering a consistent level of service. But according to our analysis of the nation's 10 major airlines, discount carriers actually rank first in reliability. More... Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News
20081002
Southwest adds Minneapolis-St. Paul to Chicago route
Southwest Airlines, long coveted by Minnesota travelers, will begin flying out of Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in March.
The low-fare airline, which now carries more U.S. passengers than any other airline, will initiate service here with at least eight to 10 daily departures to Chicago's Midway Airport, according to Southwest CEO Gary Kelly.
From Midway, Southwest flies nonstop to 47 cities, including four in Florida and six in California. More... Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News
The low-fare airline, which now carries more U.S. passengers than any other airline, will initiate service here with at least eight to 10 daily departures to Chicago's Midway Airport, according to Southwest CEO Gary Kelly.
From Midway, Southwest flies nonstop to 47 cities, including four in Florida and six in California. More... Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News
20081001
D/FW Airport CEO defends travel policies
Dallas - The chief executive of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport defended the airport's travel policies Tuesday, but he said staff and board members should do a better job of documenting their travel expenses.
Reacting to negative television stories about staff and board travel, chief executive Jeff Fegan said the frequent trips through the U.S. and other countries are necessary to attract airlines to offer service to D/FW or to conduct the airport's business.
"This is not the time to hide in the bunker," Mr. Fegan said. "This is the time to really get out there and target the airlines that we believe that have capability of flying nonstop to D/FW Airport." More... Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News
Reacting to negative television stories about staff and board travel, chief executive Jeff Fegan said the frequent trips through the U.S. and other countries are necessary to attract airlines to offer service to D/FW or to conduct the airport's business.
"This is not the time to hide in the bunker," Mr. Fegan said. "This is the time to really get out there and target the airlines that we believe that have capability of flying nonstop to D/FW Airport." More... Discount Magazine Subscriptions - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News
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